Add 3/21 and 24/32
3/21 + 24/32 is 25/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
3/21 = 3 × 32/21 × 32 = 96/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
24/32 = 24 × 21/32 × 21 = 504/672 - Add the two like fractions:
96/672 + 504/672 = 96 + 504/672 = 600/672 - 600/672 simplified gives 25/28
- So, 3/21 + 24/32 = 25/28
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